Suspect to identify in Bank St commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 29, 2024        11:55 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 300 block of Bank Street on February 23^rd.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the lone suspect entered the store. He proceeded to the back of the store where he engaged in a conversation with a staff member. He then brandished a large knife and removed products from behind the counter. The suspect then fled the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 20-years-old, 110 to 120 lbs (50-54 kg), and 5’6” to 5’7” (168-170 cm) tall. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a black winter coat, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with a black backpack. He was also carrying a red reusable shopping bag. 

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366